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Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$98,850
- Sacramento$79,570
- Riverside$76,850
- Los Angeles$74,020
- San Diego$70,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $98,850 | $100,480 | $96,060 | $73,270 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $79,570 | $82,420 | $65,200 | $61,500 | 107 |
| Riverside | $76,850 | $75,830 | $64,170 | $59,818 | 106 |
| Los Angeles | $74,020 | $75,140 | $55,890 | $58,054 | 114 |
| San Diego | $70,700 | $66,870 | $55,780 | $55,984 | 112 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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